ATO clarifies application of Double Tax Agreements for remote workers, displaced employees

Employers must take action now to review their employee’s circumstances and seek advice on understanding any subsequent obligations, as outlined by Daniel Hodgson, Mardi Heinrich, Hayley Lock & Jackie Shelton.

As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global travel continues, it is essential for employers to review and revisit the Australian tax implications in respect of employees who remain working remotely from Australia. Further to our recent Flash Alert dated 14 August 2020 (Employer Considerations for COVID-19 Displaced Workers Heading into FY2021), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated the COVID-19 commentary on its ebsite and provided additional guidance and clarity in relation ...

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Authors: Daniel Hodgson, Mardi Heinrich,

Published Date: 04 December 2020